Surgical Paddle Lead Placement For Scs - Boston Scientific Precision SC-1110 Serie Manual De Uso

Precision™ System Clinician Manual
Surgical Paddle Lead
Placement for SCS
1. Determine the appropriate vertebral level
for lead placement using fluoroscopic
guidance.
2. Position, prep and drape the patient in the
usual accepted manner.
3. Optional. Prior to introduction of the
Paddle Lead into the epidural space, a
Passing Elevator may be used. Passing
Elevators are designed to help verify
that the epidural space is cleared for
placement of the Paddle Lead.
Grasp the curved area of the Passing
Elevator with your fingertips. While
avoiding pressure on the thecal sac and
spinal cord, carefully and gently introduce
the Passing Elevator at a shallow angle
into the epidural space along the midline.
When the Passing Elevator reaches the
target site for the lead, gently remove the
elevator.
CAUTION: Do not use the Passing
Elevator to clear scar tissue or open up a
narrow spinal canal. Exerting excessive
force may cause patient injury or
breakage of the Passing Elevator.
4. Use the standard technique to introduce
the Paddle Lead into the epidural space,
visually ensuring that the contacts are
facing down towards the dura.
5. Advance the lead to the desired location.
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Once the Paddle Lead is at the
appropriate vertebral level, proceed to the
instructions for "Connecting the OR Cable
Assembly" on page 23.